Edward L. Poole

Born September 27, 1932 in Portland, Maine, he was the son of the late Frank Roy and Elizabeth (Strattard) Poole.

Mr. Poole was a Veteran of the US Navy retiring after 22 years of service as an EM 1st Class. He was employed as a machinist for the former McDowell tool and die. Edward was a graduate of St Petersburg High School in Florida. He then attended both William & Mary and Wake Forest Universities. Edward’s memberships include American Legion Post 17 and VFW Post 813 where he was Past Commander of both; Fleet Reserve Branch 320, the Olympic Club and Sandy Twp. Hose Company No. 1. He was a volunteer for 18 years as a Driver for the Clearfield County VA. He enjoyed playing golf and working through crossword puzzles.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters: Kimberly Hilliard and her husband Keith, NC; Katherine Watson and her husband Bob, NC; Two step children: Frederick Powers and his wife Tina, DuBois; Christine Schory, Mechanicsburg, PA; six grandchildren: Kelly and Mark Stewart, Alex and Beth Hilliard and Anna and Emily Watson; 4 step grandchildren: Justin and Dalton Powers and Cody and Kyle Schory; also 1 step great granddaughter: Evonna J. Powers. two Brother-in laws: Bob Joyce and wife Joyce, Cleveland, OH; Paul Joyce, DuBois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Brother: Harold Poole.

A service to celebrate the life of Edward L. Poole will be at 11:00 AM Monday, December 9, 2013 at Mohney-Yargar Funeral Chapel, Inc., 142 W. Long Ave., DuBois, PA 15801 with Chaplain Francis Romeo officiating. A time to share memories with the family will be from 10:00 – 11:00 AM Monday the time of service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Edward L. Poole to the American Legion, 315 Liberty Blvd., DuBois, PA 15801.

Online tributes may be made at www.mohneyyargarfuneralchapel.com or www.mem.com.